My 26th Birthday

Hi Lovelies!

Happy New Year to you all! ^_^

I'm sorry I'm so late to the party here, but I've been so snowed under with work that I've not really had time to function, let alone blog >.<

Just after Xmas I celebrated my 26th Birthday (it still doesn't feel right typing my age....I don't wanna be old! T_T) and so I wanted to share some things with you all.

We started the day off by going shopping at Silverburn in Glasgow, where I got to choose my super amazing Bday present from the Mister - a Swarovski Necklace!!!! I really love Swarovski everything, I'm a crystal fanatic! 

Isn't it beautiful?!?!?!

During the day I opted for a casual co-ord, since we went shopping and then out for Yum Cha!
Peplum jumper/top & knitted Slouch Cardigan: offbrand from Ebay
Jeans & earrings: Primark
Necklace: Swarovski


Here are a couple of images by my Buddy Rob @ CSD_Images - check out his work here: http://celticshadows.co.uk & on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSD_Images-128053790554716/?fref=ts

My Bf & I stayed at the Royal Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for the 2nd year in a row, after really liking it the last time we stayed. The beds are SO COMFY! Seriously, I didn't want to get out of bed at all. 

Such a lovely room with the biggest, comfiest bed ever!

Later in the evening we went out for dinner at Amore Italian restaurant, before meeting some friends for a couple of quiet drinks. Having a Birthday between Xmas & New Year is pretty inconvenient timing for making arrangements and parties, since everyone is either broke after Xmas, or saving for New Year. Adding in that I turned 26, I decided to play it all very low key which was a lot less stressful.

my tiramisu <3 so yummy

Sticky Toffee Pudding

For going out, I changed into a more night-time look, although kept it weather-suitable as it was a really cold and windy Scottish night - no skirts or dresses for me!

Top: Offbrand from Ebay
Trousers: Parisian Collection, from NewLook & Unique
Blazer:Primark
Boots: New Look (can't see them here, but black matt shoe boots with silver pilot holes and a stiletto heel.

Once again, images are by Rob : Csd_Images

I didn't do much to my makeup to switch it from day to night, I just added another layer of eyeshadow and a red lip!

After we checked out of the hotel the next morning, we swung past China Bakery to pick up a box of wonderfully delicious Chinese cakes! ^_^ I have to admit that 80% of the box was eaten by me within 24hours...I'm such a sucker for cake!

After this, we headed out to Wallace Well Farm just outside of Glasgow to have breakfast...and what a massive breakfast it was! We could barely even finish it - and it was only £7.95!

They also have such amazing cakes to choose from, but I was too full from the breakfast to have any....next time though!

After breakfast we headed back home to relax, where my friend was house & cat sitting for me.

I had such a lovely time with everyone, and also received some amazing gifts from my friends and family too that I really love! (spa sets, hair extensions, spending money, a new jacket, jewellery etc)

Thank you all for giving me such a special day!
 

Love,

          Kasumi x

Germany Trip 2015 (image heavy)

Hi Sweethearts,

Sorry for the delay in getting this post to you!

As I mentioned before, I was spending some time with my family back in Germany earlier on this month (unfortunately it wasn't under the best of circumstances) and I thought I'd share some pictures of my adventures with you!

So, my Mothership & I flew from Edinburgh to Hamburg this time, before commencing the most stressful 3 hour train journey to my family in Wolfsburg.

Travelling & Touristy photos:

(Left:Edinburgh Airport air traffic control/Right: Touching down in Hamburg)

Hamburg

Whoever said that Germans were efficient and punctual was totally lying - out first train to Hamburg Hbf was perfect, however our transfer from Hbf to Uelzen ended up being delayed due to the lines (unfortunately we arrived at the start of the 38degree heatwave) which meant on getting to Uelzen we had to literally run to get the connecting train to Gifhorn, which luckily waited for the passengers coming off the Hamburg-Uelzen train. 

Luckily my sister came to collect us at Gifhorn, as due to delays we narrowly missed the train to Wolfburg. 
(The train journey back was even worse for timing - we almost missed the train due to delays again, and the heatwave was over) 

Gifhorn Train Station

Eventually we got into Wolfsburg, and after some family time, I took a couple of days to wander around and feel all nostalgic about the city I lived in after I left school.

Left: VW factory/Right: Phaeno

We also took a day trip out to Braunschweig, to have a look around the shops and see some pretty architecture! I really love this city - it's just so beautiful.

Food

Anyone that knows me at all, knows that I have a major food addiction, especially when it comes to cake!
Here are a few of the yummy things I came across this time round. I really didn't eat much cake or bad things this time, as I'm actively trying to lose weight and it was heartbreaking not to eat every single yummy thing I wanted!

I couldn't resist picking up this beauty from Happy Donazz in the Schloss Arcaden, Braunschweig!
I absolutely adore these guys - they make the best Donuts ever....this one had crunchy nut on it! OMG! 

In true Me fashion, I found myself a good place to get some Sushi! 

Seriously, I have a massive addiction to Sushi, and it's usually the first thing I look for when I'm out and hungry. 

This box was just under 20Euros from Sushi Bar Viet Express in Kaufhof, Wolfsburg and was super lovely. On top of that they also gave me a discount randomly, so it was even cheaper. 

As far as value for money goes, this is definitely great and much cheaper compared to Scotland!
If you're in Wolfsburg, you should check them out: http://www.sushiwob.de

Left: Puddingbrezel for Breakfast/Right: Strawberry & Blackcurrent slices!

Baked Gyros with Cheese and Potatos from the Thission Greek Restaurant in Wob-stadt.

I also want to share with you some of the most delicious cherries, that came from my Omas' Cherry Tree! They were so good! 

Pets! 

I also want to introduce you all to my Sisters' cat, Lumpi. 

He's such a snuggly cuddly boy, that only gets to go outside when he has his jacket and lead on, so that he stays safe!

Isn't he a sweetie?! 

 

Fashion:

When we got to Germany, I was SO thankful that I packed light, girly, summery items! It was reaching almost 40degrees over the majority of the week, so I was absolutely melting! I even managed to get a ridiculous tan line from sitting on my Sisters' balcony for a few hours!

I wish that I could have put more makeup on, but for most of the week I had to hide it in a cold dark cupboard as my lipsticks and other cream/liquid products were taking the heat badly and things were beginning to melt! I dunno how you all in hot countries deal with makeup - short of keeping it in the fridge!

Travelling face! Hat: New Look 

Dress: H&M
Waistcoat: Primark

Necklace, Bracelet, Tshirt & Jeans: Primark

 Cardigan: Ebay

Dress: Offbrand from local Sunday Market/Car boot trader
Hat: TkMaxx
Sunglasses & Belt: Primark 

My Super Ridiculous tan lines! >.<

So this is a little rough sum-up of my week - food, sunshine and awful train services!
I've not posted any family pics up here to protect their privacy - however if you know me personally you'll have seen them on my personal page!

Next time I'll be back to chattering about makeup/looks/products and my usual geekery!

Until then,

Love,
          Kasumi x